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Chapter 367 - 344. Start Of FCW Takeover

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He pointed to each one, Drew's North American Title, Alexa's Divas Title, Big E and Ryback's Tag Titles, Wade's Florida Heavyweight title, and finally, his own TNA X Division Title. "These were earned. With blood. With sacrifice. With broken bones and sleepless nights. You think stripping us would erase that? You think a boardroom can invalidate what we built inside this ring?"

Sandro's voice raised, sharp.

"You people, your executives, your legends, you underestimated us. You thought we were just another group with cool fancy suits and a cool theme song. You didn't realize... you were looking at a movement."

The fans tried to drown him out with boos again, but Sandro just powered through.

"A revolution! One that redefined what it means to be a champion. To take control of your destiny in this industry. And now... now you want your final war? You want your elimination match?"

He scoffed.

"Let me tell you something, Dusty. Jeff. Dixie. Steve..."

He paused. Took a deep breath.

"We. Accept."

The crowd exploded, not in cheers, but in gasps, rage, and anticipation.

"Six versus six. Elimination rules. FCW and TNA's last hope versus the Undisputed System. You think this will be your reckoning. You think this will break us. But what you fail to see is... this match isn't your salvation."

He raised his hand.

"This match is TNA & FCW's funeral."

Each member of the Undisputed System raised their titles into the air simultaneously, the ring flooded in gold and arrogance.

"You poked the tiger. Now you'll get mauled."

Sandro's voice dropped low, nearly a whisper.

"This isn't the beginning of your comeback."

He looked around, eyes narrowed, grin creeping in.

"This... is the end of your era."

He dropped the mic. The thud echoed.

The Undisputed System theme blared once more as the camera caught each member standing tall, proud, untouchable. AJ Styles in his fresh suit jacket, eyes locked ahead, no hesitation.

Alexa leaned on Sandro's shoulder, belt glinting under the lights. Drew and Wade barked at the ringside camera, daring the world to try and stop them. Big E and Ryback pounded their chests, screaming with unbridled energy.

In the distance, from the top of the ramp, a lone camera caught Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes, Dixie Carter, and Jeff Jarrett watching the ring. No microphones. Just cold expressions. Silent resolve.

This war had officially begun.

As the final image of the Undisputed System holding up their gold filled empire faded from the screen and the FCW theme trailed off into static, the broadcast officially went off the air. And with that, chaos erupted, not in the arena, but in the digital world.

Fans who had attended the show live poured out of the FCW Arena buzzing with mixed emotions. Some were practically glowing with energy, exhilarated by the main event and the high stakes challenge laid out by the legendary management figures.

Others grumbled under their breath, disheartened by how Sandro and the Undisputed System once again found a way to walk out on top.

But no one was silent.

On Twitter, hashtags like #UndisputedSystem, #FCWFinalWar, #TakeoverChallenge, and #DownWithTheSystem trended within minutes. The FCW and TNA Official Forums lit up like wildfire.

The first major thread was filled with joy and relief: the fans were celebrating that finally, finally, the management of both FCW and TNA had taken action.

Dusty Rhodes, Steve Keirn, Dixie Carter, and Jeff Jarrett had stepped up and issued a challenge that had the entire wrestling world holding its breath. A six on six elimination tag match, one final battle for the soul of both promotions.

But that happiness came with a bitter aftertaste.

"They had to threaten to strip the System of their titles?" one fan wrote. "Are we THAT desperate? #DesperateTimes"

Others were more focused on the gravity of the match itself.

"Say what you want about Sandro, but this is gonna be a BANGER. You don't book a match like this unless you want fireworks. #FCWTakeover"

One tweet went viral with thousands of likes. "What if we lose again? Who's left to trust after Kurt, Sting, and Foley couldn't even beat Sandro and his crew in War Games?"

Indeed, the loss in War Games was on everyone's mind. It had been the pivotal moment when the Undisputed System ascended to mythic status. Despite all odds, despite some of the best legends in the ring, they had walked out victorious, aided by Alexa Bliss's timely interference, and cemented their grip on the industry.

Sandro's post match promo tonight only added more fuel to the fire.

He had stood in that ring, pointed to the titles, and declared the Undisputed System untouchable. He had mocked the executives, laughed at the threat to strip their titles, and most damningly, accepted the challenge with a thunderous warning. "This match is TNA & FCW's funeral."

That line was repeated again and again on social media. Memes were made. Arguments raged.

"You have to admit, he's one hell of a speaker," one user posted.

"He's a manipulator," another replied. "He's convinced AJ Styles to sell his soul. What chance do the rest of FCW and TNA stand?"

Amid the storm, a major tweet came from the official FCW Twitter account, retweeted seconds later by TNA.

"🚨BREAKING: At next week's FCW's Newest Pay Per View, FCW TAKEOVER, the 6 on 6 Elimination Match will take place between the Undisputed System and the selected team of FCW & TNA's very best. This one time crossover is sanctioned. Don't miss the reckoning. #FCWTakeover #FinalWar"

And with that, the fanbase exploded.

Replies ranged from sheer hype like, "BUYING MY TICKET RIGHT NOW. TAKE MY MONEY."

To desperate questions like, "WHO'S ON THE TEAM!? KURT AGAIN? STING? FOLEY? GIVE US SOMETHING!"

But no answers came.

From that moment until Saturday, the speculation never stopped.

Podcasts released instant reaction episodes. YouTube personalities broke down frame by frame footage of Sandro's promo, trying to guess FCW and TNA's strategy. Rumors flooded Reddit threads and fan pages.

Names were tossed around like dice, Samoa Joe, Sandro's old rival, Christopher Daniels, out for vengeance, maybe even Bobby Lashley, who still has some unfinished business with Sandro and the Undisputed System.

All the while, Sandro, at least publicly, disappeared from the spotlight.

But behind the scenes? He wasn't idle.

In private meetings with Steve Keirn and Dusty Rhodes, Sandro had shifted into another role which was as talent advisor. He knew, from his own quiet observations and gut instincts, that many of his closest allies were being eyed for the main roster. Sheamus. Kofi. Nick. Drew. Wade. Even April.

He could see the writing on the wall, after this storyline's climax, the curtain would close on his time in FCW.

So what came next?

Regeneration.

Sandro had a vision, and it came from a place no one else could understand, because in his past life, he had seen the future of many talents.

He handed Steve and Dusty a list. Handwritten. Thoughtful.

Names like:

Finn Balor

Kevin Steen

El Generico

Bryan Danielson

Io Shirai

Shaun Ricker

Kana

Candice LeRae

Johnny Gargano

Tommaso Ciampa

Every name carried weight. Some are known to diehard indie fans. Some are barely on the radar. But to Sandro, they were titans waiting to rise and make a name in the wide wrestling world.

"You really believe in these people?" Dusty had asked him.

"I don't believe," Sandro replied. "I know so."

Steve Keirn had taken the list and nodded. "If they're half as good as you say, we'll bring 'em in. It's time."

So while the world focused on the war ahead, Sandro quietly helped shape the future. Knowing that FCW wouldn't survive on legacy alone, it needed fresh blood and fire.

And still, the days flew by.

Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. No roster reveal.

Thursday passed with only a vague graphic, "Team FCW & TNA will be revealed at Takeover."

Friday came. The arena began its final preparations. Trucks rolled in. Lighting was checked. Security briefed. And the mystery deepened.

By Saturday morning, FCW Takeover trended worldwide.

Fans stood outside the venue by noon, even though doors wouldn't open for six more hours.

Chants broke out.

"WE WANT NAMES!"

"WHO'S THE SIX?! WHO'S THE SIX?!"

But still… silence.

Inside a quiet locker room, Sandro sat in his ring gear, surrounded by the Undisputed System. Calm. Focused. Confident.

"Tonight," he whispered to AJ, to Alexa, to Drew, Ryback, Wade, and Big E, "we close the book. We don't just beat them. We end their era."

And elsewhere, perhaps in six separate locations around the building... the last hope of FCW and TNA were suiting up. Identities unknown. Ready for war.

The final battle was only hours away.

Then the hours passed by and it was time for the show to start as fans had flooded into the arena, buzzing with a mixture of adrenaline, anticipation, and long held tension. The arena was electric. The energy was nearly tangible, an unseen current sparking across the sold out crowd as FCW Takeover officially began.

A thunderous cheer erupted as the arena lights dimmed, and then a rare display of fireworks and pyro lit up the stage, something FCW rarely did. But this was no ordinary night. This was war. This was a reckoning.

The commentary team welcomed fans from across the world. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to FCW TAKEOVER! The most anticipated event in this company's history! And we're starting big, starting bold, starting violent... with the FCW Divas Championship on the line!"

The camera quickly cut to the ring, where Davina Rose was already pacing like a caged animal, cracking her knuckles and staring down the ramp with fierce intent. The crowd gave her a raucous welcome, fully behind the challenger. This was her rematch. Her moment to reclaim what had been stolen.

Then the lights shifted again. A sickly red and gold hue bathed the stage.

The boos were instant and deafening.

Alexa Bliss stepped onto the ramp with a confident smirk, her FCW Divas Championship secured snugly around her waist. But she wasn't alone.

Sandro Zhang, TNA X Division Champion and the undisputed mastermind behind The Undisputed System, walked beside her. He held his championship over his left shoulder with pride, his other arm linked with Alexa's. The moment was crafted perfectly, like royalty descending from their throne.

The fans did not let up.

Boos, jeers, and even a few signs with messages like "April Deserved Better" and "Sandro's System = Corruption" filled the audience.

"Making her way to the ring, accompanied by Sandro Zhang, representing The Undisputed System... from Columbus, Ohio... weighing in at 102 pounds... SHE is the FCW DIVAS CHAMPION... ALEXA BLISS!"

Alexa raised her arms as fireworks blasted behind her, unfazed by the crowd's venom. Sandro leaned in, whispering something in her ear. Whatever it was made Alexa smirked even more.

Down the ramp they went, like predators heading to claim their next trophy. Davina was held back by the referee, her rage barely contained. Her eyes never left Sandro for a second. She wanted Alexa, yes, but Sandro's assault on April still boiled in her memory.

Sandro kissed Alexa at the ringside before stepping out, positioning himself firmly in her corner, just a few feet from the ropes. His presence was heavy, a psychological edge that Alexa clearly fed off of.

Inside the ring, the referee extended his hand toward Alexa. With exaggerated reluctance, Alexa unclipped the belt and handed it over. The referee turned and showed the belt to Davina, who didn't blink, didn't move. She just nodded once, then adjusted her boots. Focused.

The referee raised the title to the hard cam, announcing the stakes to the world. The fans roared, a mix of hope and defiance.

Then he passed the belt to the ringside crew. Back in the center, the ref checked both women. Alexa smiled wickedly. Davina practically growled. The bell rang. The FCW Takeover had officially begun.

Immediately when the bell rang, Davina Rose exploded out of her corner like a shot of adrenaline. The crowd roared as she closed the distance, driving Alexa Bliss back with a wild flurry of forearms to the face. Each strike cracked against Alexa's jaw, rocking the champion as she stumbled into the ropes.

Sandro paced at ringside, but didn't flinch. He simply folded his arms, observing quietly. Davina whipped Alexa across the ring and caught her on the rebound with a sharp dropkick to the chest. Alexa hit the mat hard and rolled to the outside, clutching her ribs. The fans were hot, chanting Davina's name, pushing her to stay on the attack.

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Name: Alessandro Zhang

Age: 20 (2010)

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA

Brand: FCW

Wrestling Style: Mixed Of All Styles

Faction: The Undisputed System

Championship History: 1x FCW Tag Team Champions, 1x FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion, 1x TNA World Heavyweight Champion, & 1x TNA X Division Champion

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